Shalimar - Delmar
Shalimar
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Shalimar offers a delightful culinary journey into Indian cuisine, praised for its flavorful dishes and exceptional service. The owner, Leo, is a standout, known for his accommodating nature and personal touches that enhance the dining experience. Diners rave about the authentic flavors and variety, especially enjoyed through the lunch menu and buffet options. Many consider it a favorite destination for flavorful vegetarian and meat dishes alike. Though some had mixed experiences with takeout quality, the overall consensus is that Shalimar is a gem worth visiting, whether for a casual meal or special occasion.
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I ordered the chicken korma along with vegetable samosas, cilantro sauce, and paratha bread. Everything was delicious!
Prefacing this with I love Indian food and have eaten it for years in NYC, India, London and DC. Ordered on a delivery app and spent $64 for daal and chicken with spinach, nan and some condiments. The rice is flavorless, wet, lacking everything that makes one excited about basmati rice. With the rice being so disappointing it’s no surprise the rest was as well. The yellow daal is undercooked. The chicken and spinach are just ok because the spices are not nuanced. Thankfully I paid extra for the condiments because they actually enhance the flavor and make it edible. Doubtful the nan was light and crisp before being wrapped in aluminium…it’s too dense. Not sure why this place is so highly rated unless I just caught them on an off night.
The food and service were excellent, and the atmosphere was very clean and serene.
First time ordering today! We were very impressed with the food, how neatly it was all packaged (separate meals packaged in separate brown bags, sides in one, soups in another) and it didn’t seem like there was any difference in quality compared to if we had dined in. Overall very great takeout experience and will absolutely be back in the near future.
